MANILA – According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), most regions of the country, including Metro Manila, are anticipated to encounter partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with sporadic rain showers or thunderstorms triggered by the easterlies on Saturday (17 Feb 2024).

Conversely, the northeast monsoon affecting the extreme Northern Luzon region is expected to result in partly cloudy to cloudy skies with occasional light rains over Batanes and the Babuyan Islands, as per PAGASA’s 4 a.m. bulletin.

Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters will persist over the eastern sections of the Philippines, while other parts of the archipelago will experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.

Temperatures across key cities are forecasted as follows: Metro Manila ranging from 23°C to 32°C; Baguio City, 16°C to 24°C; Laoag City, 21°C to 32°C; Legazpi City, 24°C to 31°C; Metro Cebu, 25°C to 32°C; Puerto Princesa City, 25°C to 32°C; and Metro Davao, 24°C to 31°C.

((el Amigo/MNM)